Audi RS6 C7 or Porsche Panamera 971?

2013–2018 vs 2016–2023 · Wagon vs Liftback

In short

Length: RS6 C7 4,979 mm, Panamera 971 5,049 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: RS6 C7 565 l, Panamera 971 495 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C7 9.6 l/100 km, Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C7 412–445 kW, Panamera 971 243–404 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C7 51 items (Basis), Panamera 971 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS6 C72013–2018 · 2 engines · Basis, performance, performance Nogaro EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023 · 4 engines · Panamera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C72013–2018no listings	Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,979 mm	Length5,049 mm
Width	Width1,936 mm	Width1,937 mm
Height	Height1,461 mm	Height1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,915 mm	Wheelbase2,950 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume565 l	Trunk volume405 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,935 kg–1,950 kg	Curb weight1,815 kg–2,170 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank75 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2018	Production years2016–2023
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines4
Power	Power412–445 kW (560–605 hp)	Power243–404 kW (330–549 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.6 l/100 km · 4.0 TFSI 560	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 4 E-Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.7 s · 4.0 TFSI 605 performance	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · Turbo 4.0
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed306 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Panamera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim51 · Basis	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim54 · performance	Items in the top trim43 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort18 · 14
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Genuine Leather	Genuine Leather—	Genuine Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm✓	Two-way Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels✓	R20 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C7 or Porsche Panamera 971?

Length: Porsche Panamera 971 5,049 mm, Audi RS6 C7 4,979 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,950 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 495 vs 565 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C7 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C7 uses 9.6 l/100 km (4.0 TFSI 560); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km (4 E-Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C7 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The strongest Audi RS6 C7 makes 445 kW (605 hp) (4.0 TFSI 605 performance); the strongest Porsche Panamera 971 404 kW (549 hp) (Turbo 4.0).

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